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Dorsum
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The posterior region of the tongue dorsum, often termed the lingual base or posterior one-third, hosts a dense aggregation of specialized lymphatic tissue known as the lingual tonsil.
These tonsillar crypts function critically in the localized immune surveillance against foreign material that reaches the posterior oropharynx. While conventional immunology emphasizes filtrat… -
Pharyngeal Pressure Measurement
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Interpretation of Pharyngeal Pressure Profiles
Pressure dynamics within the pharynx are categorized based on the three main anatomical regions: nasopharynx (NP),[ oropharynx (OP)], and [hypopharynx (HP)[.
Static Resting Pressure (SRP) -
Supralaryngeal Tract
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Pharyngeal Cavity
The pharynx" extends superiorly from the glottis" to the level of the soft palate." It is subdivided longitudinally into three regions: the laryngopharynx," oropharynx," and nasopharynx." The pharyngeal walls possess significant muscular compliance, allowing for subtle adjustments in cross-sectional area that influence the acoustic impedance" matching between the larynx" and th…